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Catina Rivera

Louisville,KY

Summary

Visionary leader with over two decades of service in municipal government. Proven expertise in building high-performing teams, overseeing complex financial systems, leading change across departments, and ensuring the delivery of essential services with efficiency and accountability. Recognized for commitment to transparent governance, operational integrity, and community-focused innovation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director, Louisville Accelerator Team

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Management and Budget
01.2025 - Current
  • Lead citywide strategy for American Rescue Plan (ARP) $388 million dollar fund allocation.
  • Ensure responsible, impactful investment in local programs and infrastructure.
  • Review and advise on quarterly expenditure analysis for all ARP funded projects.
  • Create and update Smartsheet spreadsheets to track, model and analyze vital fiscal information.
  • Carry out budget amendments for ARP projects.

Executive Administrator, Personnel, Payroll & Risk

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Management & Budget
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Managed HR operations for 150+ personnel and payroll for 5,000+ employees.
  • Advanced compliance, staff development, and workforce equity initiatives.
  • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Directed all liability and risk mitigation efforts across Metro Government.
  • Instituted system-wide safeguards to reduce legal and financial exposure.
  • Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.

Fiscal Manager, Accounts Payable Division

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Management and Budget
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw processing of over 85,000 annual purchase orders and invoices.
  • Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 20 staff members.
  • Improved vendor relations and audit readiness through process reforms.

Internal Auditor

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Internal Audit
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Conducted operational audits across all departments.
  • Delivered recommendations that strengthened service delivery and accountability.
  • Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
  • Produced audit reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2000

Affiliations

  • Leadership Louisville – Class of 2025
  • Chair, Chapter Relations & Membership Enhancement Committee – Public Risk Management Association
  • Board Member – Community Action Partnership (2013–2014)

Timeline

Assistant Director, Louisville Accelerator Team

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Management and Budget
01.2025 - Current

Executive Administrator, Personnel, Payroll & Risk

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Management & Budget
01.2021 - 01.2025

Fiscal Manager, Accounts Payable Division

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Management and Budget
01.2014 - 01.2021

Internal Auditor

Louisville Metro Government – Office of Internal Audit
01.2009 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Louisville

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